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Dear Hillary, Actually, the correct spelling for the trans gendered person is kathoey. So, both of you are wrong. When the word is spoken in conversation, people know what you…
My business partner, Paul Gambles, was asked recently about the long-term seasons cycle.
I often write about the value of check-ups, as I am a firm believer in catching reversible medical conditions before they become terminal medical conditions. I know we are all…
Weird photographers - Edweard Muybridge
Friday, 27 April 2012 Issue Vol. XX No. 17 By Harry Flashman
Photography can certainly bring out some of the real characters in this world. I was reminded of this the other day when Mr. Google had several shots in sequence of…
Dear Hillary, One of my workmates and I came to Thailand for two weeks over Xmas. We did what two young blokes do and enjoyed ourselves with the ladies. Unfortunately…
Global Cash While cash is generating near zero returns on a short term basis, and more than likely negative real returns on a ten year view, it is hard to…
A friend of mine rang me the other morning with a tale of woe. He had woken that morning with excruciating pain in his knee. He had gone to bed…
Photographing kids made easy (well, at least easier!)
Friday, 20 April 2012 Issue Vol. XX No. 16 By Harry Flashman
My eldest son has a toddler and he sent me a photograph of his offspring. Unfortunately the shot looked as if the little chap had short legs and a large…
Dear Hillary, As I am now in my early 50’s it is becoming noticeable that my tummy is getting that little bit larger. My wife even says it is very…
One the most debated points in markets today is whether or not China is heading for a hard landing. Our strategic partners at MitonOptimal were fortunate to recently have met…
Last week I wrote about arthritis, and in particular osteo-arthritis, the wear and tear type of joint degeneration. For these sufferers, surgery is the treatment of last resort. Since around…
Pattaya seems to be filled with entrepreneurs. Every second person, and especially the ladies, has a scheme to export Thai artifacts to the thirsting throngs back in their home countries.…
Dear Hillary, Hardly a week goes by without the KOTW person wanting to tell us all about how he lives in Thailand. I don’t know what you think about him,…
One widely held misconception right now is that Germany is carrying a broken Europe on its back. My business partner, Paul Gambles, explained this to all the participants in Wednesday…
I received a letter asking about arthritis (Arthur to his friends), which I have published below as it has some very salient points: He wrote, “One of the main problems…
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